SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd T20I, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be up against each other in the second T20I of the ongoing two-match series on Sunday (November 10). The upcoming SL vs NZ T20I will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Sri Lanka have taken an unassailable lead in the series after winning the first game. The hosts beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first game. With Sri Lanka eyeing a series win and New Zealand looking to avoid another loss, we are taking a look at the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head record in T20Is.

Also Read: Australia Test squad for India Border-Gavaskar Trophy announced!! Openers finalized

SL vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd T20I, New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head records, both teams have played against each other in 24 T20Is. New Zealand has the upper hand in the SL vs NZ T20I rivalry. Of the 24 games, the Black Caps have won 13 while Sri Lanka have emerged victorious in 8 of those games. 2 games ended in a tie while 1 ended with no result.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

Of the last 5 meetings between the two sides, Sri Lanka have won 2 while New Zealand have won 3. 3 of those games were played in New Zealand, one in Sri Lanka and one in Australia.

SL vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

If we glance at SL vs NZ head-to-head records in T20Is in detail, former Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan holds the record for scoring most runs in this fixture for his country. Dilshan scored 324 runs against New Zealand in T20Is.

On the other hand, Ross Taylor holds the record for New Zealand. Taylor also holds the record for scoring most runs in SL vs NZ T20Is - 342.

Among bowlers, Lasith Malinga has got the most wickets for Sri Lanka against New Zealand - 20. For New Zealand, Trent Boult has the most T20I wickets against Sri Lanka - 10.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns

The aforementioned stats make it pretty clear that New Zealand have the upper hand in their T20I rivalry against Sri Lanka. Even in Sri Lanka, they have dominated this rivalry.

Also Read: IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: BCCI Confirms Mega Auction Date, Timings, and Venue

Conclusion

While the head-to-head record favors New Zealand, Sri Lanka will be fancying their chances because of home conditions. The form and momentum are also with them after the victory in the first T20I.